Written by Sagan L. Carman-Downer It is common for non-profit organizations to host events or fundraisers where they wish to serve alcohol. State laws will(more…)
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Non-Profit Series: 9. Additional Applications and Accounts for Non-Profits
Written by Sagan L. Carman-Downer Once you have made the decision to start a non-profit organization and completed the steps to officially form an entity(more…)
Non-Profit Series: 8. Tax-deductible Contributions
Written by Sagan L. Carman-Downer The previous article in this series explained that one of the benefits of a non-profit organization obtaining 501(c)(3) status, is(more…)
Non-Profit Series: 7. Benefits of 501(c)(3) Status
Written by Sagan L. Carman-Downer The previous article in this series explained what the term 501(c)(3) means, and briefly which organizations can qualify for tax-exempt(more…)
Non-Profit Series: 7. Benefits of 501(c)(3) Status
Written by Sagan L. Carman-Downer The previous article in this series explained what the term 501(c)(3) means, and briefly which organizations can qualify for tax-exempt(more…)
Non-Profit Series: 6. What is a 501(c)(3)?
Written by Sagan L. Carman-Downer The term 501(c)(3) is commonly used to refer to a non-profit organization. But what, exactly, is a 501(c)(3)? This goal(more…)
Non-profit Series: 5. What Happens at Meetings?
Written by Sagan L. Carman-Downer There are a few different types of meetings that can be held by a nonprofit corporation. Some meetings are required(more…)
Non-Profit Series: 4. What is the Difference Between Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws?
Written by Sagan L. Carman-Downer In order to form a non-profit corporation, state law requires that you file a document called the articles of incorporation.(more…)
Non-Profit Series: 3. Who Runs a Corporation?
Written by Sagan L. Carman-Downer If you’ve decided to operate your non-profit organization as a formal corporation, you will need to consider how it will(more…)
Non-Profit Series: 2. How Should My Non-Profit Operate?
Written by Sagan L. Carman-Downer When forming a non-profit organization, one of the first things you will need to decide is what type of entity(more…)